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One of my passions as a trauma therapist is educating others on how life experiences shape the nervous system, influence patterns of behavior, and impact our sense of self. In this blog, I share tools, concepts, and mind-body practices that support trauma recovery, emotional resilience, and deep, embodied healing.
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Trauma Healing • Somatic Experiencing • Psychedelic Therapy • EMDR • IFS & Parts work • Energy Healing • From the Chair
EMDR for Complex PTSD: A Somatic and Parts-Based Approach to Deep Healing
[5-min read] Explore how EMDR therapy can support healing from complex PTSD (CPTSD)—especially when combined with somatic therapy and parts work. Learn how EMDR helps reprocess core trauma, shift negative beliefs, and regulate the nervous system. If you're searching for a trauma therapist near me, this guide breaks down what to expect and how healing truly is possible.
How to Know Your Inner Child Is Healing: Signs You’re Reclaiming Your Power with IFS therapy
[6-min read] Curious how to know if your inner child healing is working? Learn five powerful signs—from improved self-soothing to healthier boundaries—through the lens of IFS therapy and parts work. If you’re exploring inner child therapy or searching for an IFS therapist near me, this guide is for you.
Healing Trauma Through Parts Work: How IFS Therapy Helps You Reclaim Your Inner World
[5-min read] Discover how IFS therapy—also known as parts work or parts therapy—helps with inner child healing and resolving trauma by working with your internal parts. Learn how to identify your Managers, Exiles, and Firefighters, and connect with your core Self for lasting transformation. If you’re searching for an IFS therapist near me or want to understand how trauma and IFS are connected, this guide breaks it down simply and compassionately.
Trauma, Healing, and Becoming a Therapist: My Mental Health Story
[8-min read] I didn’t become a therapist because life was easy—I became one because I had to fight like hell to survive it. This is the story of how trauma cracked me open, how healing pieced me back together, and how I now help others do the same. Plus, some fun facts about me and lots of pictures—I think it’s only fair you know some things about me too!
What No One Tells You About Trauma
[5-min read] Trauma isn’t what happened to you—it’s what happened inside of you as a result. If you’ve ever felt stuck, shut down, anxious, or chronically overwhelmed, your nervous system might be holding onto more than you realize. This blog unpacks what trauma really is, why it gets stored in the body, and how somatic therapy helps you heal it at the root.
Why Talking About Trauma Won’t Heal It—And Here’s What Does.
[6-min read] You can’t think your way out of trauma—because trauma doesn’t live in the mind, it lives in the body. If you’ve been talking about the same wounds in therapy for years without feeling real change, this blog explains why that is—and what actually works when it comes to healing trauma at the root.
Why Working with a Somatic Trauma Specialist Matters
[9-min read] Not all therapists are trained to treat trauma—because trauma healing isn’t just about being ‘trauma-informed.’ It requires specialized training, body-based approaches, and a deep understanding of how trauma lives in the nervous system. This blog explains why working with a somatic trauma specialist matters, what to look for, and how real healing actually happens.
How to Make the Most of Somatic Therapy Sessions
[9-min read] Somatic therapy isn’t just about slowing down—it’s about unlocking the body’s wisdom to heal trauma at the root. This blog offers five powerful tips to help you get the most out of your somatic therapy sessions, from what to expect early on to how to care for yourself afterward. Whether you’re brand new or just want to deepen your practice, this is your guide to making each session truly transformative.
Trauma: The Reason Why Meditation is so F*cking hard
[7-min read] If meditation makes you feel anxious, numb, or like you’re about to crawl out of your skin—you’re not doing it wrong, you’re likely carrying trauma. This blog explores why traditional meditation can be so hard for trauma survivors and how to make it work for your nervous system with somatic, trauma-sensitive practices that actually help you feel safe and grounded.
How Trauma Impacts Your Body—And How Somatic Experiencing® Can Help
[6-min read] Unresolved trauma doesn’t just affect your emotions—it impacts your entire body. Chronic illness, inflammation, fatigue, and pain can all be signs that your nervous system is stuck in survival mode. This blog explores how trauma disrupts your physiology and how Somatic Experiencing® can gently restore balance and healing from the inside out.
“Big T” vs. “Little t” Trauma: The Spectrum of Experiences
[6-min read] Not all trauma looks the same—some wounds are loud and obvious, while others are quiet and cumulative. This blog breaks down the difference between ‘Big T’ and ‘Little t’ trauma, how both impact the nervous system, and why Somatic Experiencing® is a powerful healing tool for every point on the trauma spectrum.
Somatic Experiencing: Therapy for Nervous System Regulation
[4-min read] If talk therapy hasn’t brought the relief you’re looking for, your body might be holding the key. Somatic Experiencing® is a gentle, body-based approach that helps regulate the nervous system, release stored trauma, and restore your natural capacity for calm and resilience. This blog explains how it works—and why it might be the missing piece in your healing journey.
How Does a Regulated Nervous System Look & Feel?
[4-min read] We often talk about what dysregulation feels like—but what about when your nervous system is actually working the way it’s meant to? This blog explores what nervous system regulation looks and feels like in your body, mind, relationships, and worldview—so you can start to recognize true safety, presence, and balance from the inside out.
Dear Yoga: A Love Letter
[3-min read] Yoga has been more than a practice—it’s been a teacher, a mirror, and a lifeline. This open letter is a love note to the lessons, healing, and transformation that yoga has offered through grief, growth, and grace.
Is Your Whole Personality a Trauma Response?
[6-min read] If anxiety, overthinking, people-pleasing, or chronic exhaustion feel like your entire personality—you’re not broken, you’re likely dysregulated. This blog unpacks how trauma and chronic stress shape your identity, behaviors, and worldview through the nervous system—and what to do about it.
Psychedelic Integration Should be Somatic—Here’s Why.
[7-min read] Psychedelic healing doesn’t end when the ceremony does. Without somatic integration, insights can remain stuck in the mind, unprocessed in the body. This blog explores why Somatic Experiencing® is a powerful and necessary approach to integrating psychedelic journeys—especially for those with trauma histories.
What Happens to Your Nervous System During a Psychedelic Experience?
[6-min read] Psychedelic experiences can bring profound insight—but they can also flood the nervous system. This blog explains what happens in your body during a journey, how to recognize signs of nervous system overload, and why Somatic Experiencing® is a powerful tool for integration and long-term healing.
Why Are Private Practice Therapists So Against Taking Insurance?
[5-min read] Ever wonder why so many private practice therapists don’t take insurance? From low reimbursement rates and excessive paperwork to harmful limitations on your care, this post breaks down the real reasons therapists opt out—and how that choice actually protects your healing.
Why is Therapy So Expensive?
[6-min read] Ever wondered why therapy costs so much? This post breaks down the unseen time, training, and emotional labor that go into each session—plus why therapy is one of the most valuable investments you can make in your health, relationships, and long-term well-being.
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